Roman Oben is an accomplished All-American collegiate football player, veteran of 12 NFL seasons and civic leader. A third round pick in 1996 for the New York Giants, Oben started over 90% of the games played throughout his 12-year career at left tackle. Oben played a key role in helping his teams reach post-season play; in 2002 he helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers capture their first Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XXXVII. As a leader on and off the field, Oben has remained committed to helping athletes make the transition into the workplace. While serving as the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) team representative for 3 teams over 7 years, Oben was integral in drafting a resolution that ensures NFL Player Programs pay for continued education for retired players and as an active team representative, Oben was a charter member of the NFLPA Benefits Committee that ensured future medical coverage for all NFL players. Oben has been honored for his outstanding work with Big Brothers/Big Sisters San Diego where he was recognized as the 2007 Man of the Year. Oben earned his bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in public administration from Farleigh Dickinson University.
